SAN MARCOS -- The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3795 of San Marcos will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Aug. 19 at the post, 212 Mission Road. Donations, which are
tax deductible, are needed for the sale. For information, call
(760) 744-3795.

Young Marines hold orientations

CAMP PENDLETON -- The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League
is the Commandant of the Marine Corps official program for drug
demand reduction. Membership is open to boys and girls between the
ages of 8 and 17 who are interested in participating in a
well-rounded, year-round program with emphasis on the traditions
and values of the United States Marine Corps.

The purpose of the Young Marines is to provide an organized
program devoted to development of character and physical fitness in
the youth of America, as exemplified by the United States Marine
Corps. Character building is one of the most important objectives
of the program and all of the activities emphasize the importance
of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability and a sense of
devotion to God, country, community and family.

The Young Marines offer classes on a variety of subjects
including: land navigation, close-order drill, mountain survival,
customs and courtesy, clothing care, physical fitness and sexual
harassment, to name a few.

There will be two identical orientation meetings at 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 19 and 26 at the Corporals Course building #21441, Camp Del
Mar, Camp Pendleton. Contact Leigh Dick (760) 415-5540 for more
information and directions. The Camp Pendleton Young Marines will
hold recruit training beginning Sept. 9.

VFW in need of donations

SAN MARCOS -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795 of San Marcos,
212 Mission Road, is in need of major repairs. The post is seeking
contributions from local businesses, contractors and community
members who are willing to offer their time, materials or
services.

Roof, heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and
cosmetic repairs are needed. Donations also are appreciated. For
information, call Cmdr. Bob Abrams at (760) 744-3795.

VFW hall rental available

SAN MARCOS -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795 of San Marcos
hall rental is available for meetings and special events. Cost is
$250, plus a $50 cleaning deposit. An additional charge of $100 is
applied for use of the kitchen/galley, plus a clean-up fee if
needed. VFW members can rent the hall for $150, plus a cleaning
deposit.

For information, call Jerry Hinsch at (760) 744-3795.

VFW hosts Sunday breakfasts

SAN MARCOS -- Veterans of Foreign Wars San Marcos Memorial Post
3795 and its Ladies' and Men's auxiliaries offer breakfast from 9
a.m. to noon Sundays at the post, 212 W. Mission Road. Donation is
$5 for adults; $3 for children ages 12 and younger.